7 Nights Out
1: Cheyenne Jackson sings the Great American Songbook
He’s a Broadway leading man who has appeared in award-winning films, hammed it up on “30 Rock” and sold out Carnegie Hall – twice. Now this born-in-Spokane, raised-in-Newport singer-actor is coming home for a one-night-only performance of American standards with the Spokane Symphony Orchestra.
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $35-$48, through the Fox box office, www.spokanesymphony.org or any TicketsWest outlet
Info: www.spokanesymphony.org
2: ‘Gypsy’
This classic musical, based in part on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, takes you back to the era of early 1920s vaudeville.
When: Friday through June 15. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St.
Cost: $30/adults, $28/military and seniors, $22/students, through TicketsWest
Info: (509) 325-2507 or www.spokanecivictheatre.com/
3: ‘Witches’ Night Off’
Members of the cast of “Wicked” head to the Bing on their night off for an evening of non-Ozian music to benefit the Spokane AIDS Network.
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $35 general, $70 VIP, through TicketsWest
Info: (509) 455-8993
4: Hed PE
Long-running California rapcore band hits the road in advance of this summer’s forthcoming album, “Evolution.” With support from the metal band Soil.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $16, through TicketWeb
Info: sp.knittingfactory.com
5: Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade
76th annual event with Lilac queen and princesses, floats, equestrian, more than 200 military members, marching bands and more.
When: 7:45 p.m. Saturday
Where: Through streets of downtown Spokane
Cost: Free
6: Tech N9ne
Popular rapper returns to Spokane on the Independent Grind Tour 2014. With guests Krizz Kaliko, Freddie Gibbs, Jarren Benton and Psych Ward Druggies.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $26 advance, $28 day of show, through TicketWeb
Info: www.strangemusicinc.com/
7: Mickey Avalon
Hollywood-based rapper visits Spokane on a swing through the Northwest.
When: 8:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $20 through TicketWeb
Info: sp.knittingfactory.com